Chapter 15 - First aid knowledge and skills. After studying this chapter you will be able: Gain knowledge and insight into common injuries that would benefit from immediate first aid intervention, gain understanding of the professional issues involved in attending accidents, gain insight into several commonly used first aid techniques including dressings and bandages,. | Chapter 15 First Aid Knowledge & Skills The NMC Code of Professional Conduct Standards and Ethics (2004): clause “In an emergency, in or outside the work setting, you have a professional duty to provide care. The care provided would be judged against what could reasonably be expected from someone with your knowledge, skills and abilities when placed in these particular circumstances”. To preserve life and limb To prevent the injury / injuries from becoming worse To promote recovery This list can be extended to include: The prevention of further injury to the individual or yourself The Key Aims of First Aid Basic life support is a tried and trusted method of both assessing and, more importantly, applying basic techniques that can preserve life (RCUK 2006). Visit the Resuscitation (UK) website, familiarise yourself with its format and content as this site provides all the information you require! Applying Basic Life Support Basic life support should consist of the following sequence of actions -Make sure the casualty, any bystanders, and you are safe. -Check the casualty for a response (AVPU ) If the casualty responds They do NOT respond Breathing normally Unresponsive Recovery Position BLS algorithm Theory into Practice Small Group Exercise: List 3 Characteristics of a Generalised Seizure . . . List 3 Characteristics of a Partial Seizure . . . Pericarditis Endocarditis Myocarditis What to do During a Generalised Seizure · Stay calm · Try and prevent further injury · If possible keep a record of the length of seizure · Try and achieve a safe comfortable environment for the individual · Look for any medical alert bracelets · Do not try and restrain the casualty, consider your safety. The casualty might be agitated or be trashing around, try and limit the local risk potential What to do During a Generalised Seizure 2 Do not attempt to put anything into the casualty’s mouth (including medication) Remember & apply the ABC approach If the seizure | Chapter 15 First Aid Knowledge & Skills The NMC Code of Professional Conduct Standards and Ethics (2004): clause “In an emergency, in or outside the work setting, you have a professional duty to provide care. The care provided would be judged against what could reasonably be expected from someone with your knowledge, skills and abilities when placed in these particular circumstances”. To preserve life and limb To prevent the injury / injuries from becoming worse To promote recovery This list can be extended to include: The prevention of further injury to the individual or yourself The Key Aims of First Aid Basic life support is a tried and trusted method of both assessing and, more importantly, applying basic techniques that can preserve life (RCUK 2006). Visit the Resuscitation (UK) website, familiarise yourself with its format and content as this site provides all the information you require! Applying Basic Life Support Basic life support should consist of the
